Reconstruct airport rotating beacon

The City of Urbana, Ohio received a $154,987.37 Project Grant award dated August 21, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the reconstruction of an existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. This project will provide critical lighting and navigation infrastructure upgrades for airports associated with Urbana, enhancing safety and operational capabilities for the regional aviation system.

The project is scheduled for completion by August 20, 2029, allowing sufficient time for design, procurement, and installation activities. As a civilian airport infrastructure initiative, this award aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting the development of an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports. The funding enables the City of Urbana to replace aging equipment without placing the financial burden on municipal resources, thereby maintaining compliance with Federal Aviation Administration standards for airport navigational aids.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project replaces an existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with urbana, ohio.